Hamilton has a long history of concussions, so he was looking at a multi-week absence at the very least. The eight-year veteran was a one-year contract, and he may be at a career crossroads in 2011. The NFC West leading Seahawks will need veteran Chester Pitts to step in at left guard. Tue, Nov 2, 2010 05:55:00 PM

Seahawks LG Ben Hamilton suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Raiders.

The severity is unknown, but Hamilton has a long history of concussions, so this could be a season-threatening situation. Tyler Polumbus is also dealing with a leg injury and Russell Okung (high ankle sprain) was out, so offensive line health is a concern for the Seahawks heading into Week 9. Mon, Nov 1, 2010 08:13:00 AM

Hamilton didn't fit the power-blocking scheme being installed by Josh McDaniels in Denver. He'll now be reunited with zone-blocking guru Alex Gibbs, replacing Mike Gibson at left guard opposite Max Unger. With the interior settled, left tackle is now the glaring weak spot on the line. Tue, Apr 20, 2010 05:06:00 PM

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Hamilton has a long history of concussions, so he was looking at a multi-week absence at the very least. The eight-year veteran was a one-year contract, and he may be at a career crossroads in 2011. The NFC West leading Seahawks will need veteran Chester Pitts to step in at left guard.

Seahawks LG Ben Hamilton suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Raiders.

The severity is unknown, but Hamilton has a long history of concussions, so this could be a season-threatening situation. Tyler Polumbus is also dealing with a leg injury and Russell Okung (high ankle sprain) was out, so offensive line health is a concern for the Seahawks heading into Week 9.

Hamilton didn't fit the power-blocking scheme being installed by Josh McDaniels in Denver. He'll now be reunited with zone-blocking guru Alex Gibbs, replacing Mike Gibson at left guard opposite Max Unger. With the interior settled, left tackle is now the glaring weak spot on the line.

Hamilton is an unrestricted free agent who was benched during the season in favor of Russ Hochstein. Perhaps Mike Shanahan will want to bring Hamilton, who will be 33 next season, to Washington as depth for their decimated offensive line.

Hamilton has been a starter since 2002, but the 290-pounder isn't as good a fit for Denver's new power scheme as he was in Mike Shanahan's old zone system. He's also in a contract year. Hochstein is a career reserve.

Beat writer Mike Klis suggests that the Broncos' preseason struggles in the running game are a result of their shift from zone blocking to a power-based system.

The line is a complete transplant from last year and is learning to block differently. Denver ranks 23rd in yards-per-carry average, with Darius Walker (105 yards, 4.2 YPC) leading the way. Knowshon Moreno's return won't hurt.

Broncos G Ben Hamilton (concussions) has been cleared for football activities.

He's experienced no post-concussion symptoms in the last five months. Last September, Hamilton dealt with severe mood swings and haziness. The Broncos are counting on Hamilton to start at left guard this season.

Third-year player Chris Myers now becomes a full-time starter at left guard. Hamilton's status for 2008 is unknown, but he has some substantial base salaries remaining on the contract he signed in March of 2005.

According to the Rocky Mountain News, G Ben Hamilton (concussion) will not play in Week 1.

Hamilton's streak of 80 straight starts will come to an end. "The specialist in Pittsburgh recommended that he not do anything for two weeks, to just stay away from any type of conditioning," coach Mike Shanahan said. "So that's where we're at right now. He's not going to do anything for two weeks, and at the end of two weeks, we'll evaluate him again."

Carroll said there's no estimate on a recovery time, and the team "won't know for weeks." It's probably safe to assume the rookie will miss the remainder of the regular season. Thomas Rawls climbs back into a feature-back, workhorse role and has fantasy league-winning upside the rest of the way. Alex Collins is the only other healthy running back on the roster.

Jimmy Graham caught 6-of-9 targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 against the Panthers.

Graham had a 14-yard catch that set up Seattle's first touchdown. He dropped a would-be touchdown, but later converted on a goal-line pass in the third quarter. Graham has at least 60 yards or a touchdown in three straight games. He's locked in as a TE1 for Week 14.

Coach Pete Carroll said after the game he is dealing with a first-degree sprain. Willson missed several games with a knee injury earlier this season, but this is a different issue. He could be headed for injured reserve.

Vannett is dealing with a high-ankle sprain. "We won’t play him this week," Carroll said. "But after that, next week he’s got a chance." Vannett could have started with Jimmy Graham (knee) doubtful, but the honor will now fall to Luke Willson.

Seahawks LT George Fant exited Week 11 against the Eagles with a shoulder injury.

He was taken to the locker room in the second quarter and is officially questionable to return. Bradley Sowell, who opened the season as the left tackle, was a healthy scratch, leaving rookie Rees Odhiambo to fill in for Fant.

The Seahawks would have been better off fielding five turnstiles on their offensive line Week 12 against the Bucs. Russell Wilson was running for his life just about every play in the loss. Britt is PFF's No. 9 center.